A Lafayette man has been transported to a Lakewood hospital with minor injuries tonight following a head-on collision between his truck and an SUV on Colo. 93 near Coal Creek Canyon Road, officials say.

Franklin Herman, 58, was driving his 1997 Toyota Tacoma northbound on Colo. 93 just after 7 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle, according to Sgt. Mike Baker with the Colorado State Patrol. The truck slid into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a southbound 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Baker said.

Herman was wearing a seat belt but sustained minor injuries and was taken via ambulance to St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Baker said.

The other driver also was wearing a seat belt and was not injured in the accident.

The accident occurred about half a mile north of Coal Creek Canyon Road on Colo. 93 and a portion of the highway was blocked briefly while tow trucks came to clear the scene, Baker said.

Herman may face charges for driving too fast for road conditions, which were described as wet and icy in the area, Baker said.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to have played a role in the accident.